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Wine Pressings
 

August, 2010 - Issue 144
 
In This Issue
Black Bubbles and More Wine TastingTasting
20% Summer Case Sale
Nick's Wine Corner - Chateau Musar '09 Jeune Blanc
Green Star Special
September Wines of the Month
Rayna's Rations - Mozzarella di Bufala
Oktoberfest Beer Tasting
Spirit of the Week - Grey Goose, All Flavors
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Dear Spirited Gourmet Customer,
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Welcome to this week's Wine Pressings where you'll find new beverage and food items, all at discount, and most available for tasting.
 
We work hard to find these items and hope that you enjoy the fruits of our labor. As always, your feedback is appreciated.
 
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Black Bubbles and More Wine Tasting
Saturday, September 4th, 4 to 7pm
Black Bubbles 
Mike Seidel of M.S. Walker will once again be gracing us with his presence at this week's tasting. Mike's one of our favorites - fun guy, excellent wine knowledge, and great wines in his portfolio. He always makes for an interesting tasting.
 
This weekend we've concocted a fun tasting for you folks. From some old Italian favorites to new bubbly Syrah, there's definitely something here for everyone.
 
Featured Wines:
  • Skouras '09 Moscofilero/Roditis, Peleponese, Greece
  • Burgans '09 Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain 
  • Vietti '09 Roero Arneis, Piedmont, Italy 
  • Jed Steele's Shooting Star NV Black Bubbles Sparkling Syrah, Lake County, California
  • Altovinum '08 Evodia Garnacha, Catalyud, Spain
  • Buglioni '06 Valpolicella Superiore "il Ruffiano", Veneto, Italy
20% Summer Case Sale
 
Hob Nob
We're not giving up on the summer. The autumnal equinox doesn't happen until September 19th so there's a few weeks left on this sale! These wines are already great values at their regular prices but we're kicking things up a notch to sweeten the deal for you by offering them by the case at 20% discount. You also get the 20% discount if you buy a mixed case of these wines.
 
These are great wines to serve at summer get togethers; very tasty and easy on the wallet. You'll be the envy of all your friends!
 
 
  • St. Peyre Picpoul Reg $9.99/btl; Case Price $95.90 ($7.99/btl)
  • Wilderness Chardonnay Reg $7.99/btl; Case Price $76.70 ($6.39/btl)
  • Hob Nob Pinot Noir Reg $11.99/btl; Case Price $115.10 ($9.59)
  • Nieto Malbec Reg $11.99/btl; Case Price $115.10 ($9.59)
 
Nick's Wine Corner - Wine of the Week
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Chateau Musar '09 Jeune Blanc
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Reg Price $19.99, Sale Price $16.99
 
For half a century, Serge Hochar has been making wines at Chateau Musar, that have become global icons for their ultra distinctive style. The Jeune ('young' in French) wine is made for drinking today. Young, fresh, vigorous, unfettered by oak, this is a wine bursting with classic Musar character. 
 
It is made in accordance with the Hochar family's  philosophy of 'natural' winemaking. This white is a blend of 40% Viognier, 30% Chardonnay and 30% Vermentino. The nose is full of pears and pineapple. It follows through on the palate, with notes of pears, white prunes, and some apricots and  finishes fresh with a hint of almond.  
 
These wines will be available for tasting after 5pm on Friday
 
Green Star Special
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As you peruse our wine selection you will notice that some wines will be marked with a green star, which denotes that they're part of a promotion. Mix any six green star wines and receive 20% off! This month's special: Rieslings from Alsace, France, Austria, Germany, USA, et al and Chenin Blancs from South Africa and Loire Valley, France. 
 
These are the perfect white wines for the start of the Fall season. Rieslings and Chenin Blancs can be very dry, very sweet and everything in between. Because of this, they lend themselves extremely well with all sorts of Fall cuisine; think maple glazed scallops and Autumn squash!
 
September Wines of the Month
                                                                                                                                                Fall Scene It's September and it's not only "back to school" time, it's also "back to cool" time! Whether you take the "cool" to mean chilly temps or something swanky and fun, we've got a great selection of wines for your consideration this month.
 
Pair these wines with the coming fall season's bounty: squash, pumpkin, turnips ... roast 'em all with some chicken and potatoes, and you have the perfect comfort meal for a Sunday in September. Just don't forget one of these wines! Engage and enjoy! 
 
Click here to view this month's selections, all available at 15% discount.
 
Rayna's Rations - Mozzarella di Bufala Redux
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If you were lucky enough to harvest some home grown tomatoes this season you'll want to stop by for some fresh mozzarella. How many of you have tasted the real DOC Mozzarella di Bufala Campana? Imported from Italy, and made entirely of buffalo milk, this cheese is smooth and creamy with just the right amount of acidity and salt. $6.99 for a 5.3oz container.
 
Here are two suggestions to pair with your tomatoes and mozzarella. A lively Italian white, Antica Fonte ($14.99), made from an awesome varietal called Passerina. Or you could really kick it up a notch with a bubbly Italian like the Malvasia Dell'Emilia ($15.99) - fizzy fun!!
 
Oktoberfest Beer Tasting
Friday, August 27th, 5 to 8pm
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While we're not ready to give up on summer we have to be practical with respect to the seasonal beers that are making their way out of the breweries. This week we're going to check out a couple local versions of the Oktoberfest style beer, one from Sam Adams and the other from Berkshire Brewing. FYI, despite being called Oktoberfest, it actually starts September 18th so we're just in time!
 
 Sam Adams Octoberfest  Reg $9.99/six pack, Tasting Price $8.99
"Samuel Adams Octoberfest has a rich, deep golden amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. Octoberfest is a malt lover's dream, masterfully blending together four roasts of barley to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee. The beer is kept from being overly sweet by the elegant bitterness imparted by the German Noble hops. Octoberfest provides a wonderful transition from the lighter beers of summer to the winter's heartier brews."
 
Berkshire Brewing Oktoberfest  Reg $4.59/22oz. bomber, Tasting Price $3.99
"Aged for months prior to release, this lager is brewed using German hops and yeast, true to tradition. Its orange-amber hue and its elegant and complex malt structure produces a smooth brew. It finishes with hints of spice and a subtle hop flavor."
 
Check out new additions:
Pretty Things Hedgerow Bitter - Bitter Pale Ale ($5.99/btl) **
Goose Island Fleur - Belgian Pale Ale ($7.99/btl)
Sierra Nevada Tumbler Autumn Brown ($9.99/six pack)
Berkshire Brewing Oktoberfest ($4.59/btl)
Victory Saison du BUFF (Collaboration between Victory Brewing, Stone Brewing, and Dogfish Head)($2.50/12oz btl) **
Wolaver's Pumpkin Ale ($9.99/six pack) **
Sam Adams Octoberfest ($9.99/six pack)
De Struise Pannepot Reserva - Quadrupel ($8.99/btl)
 
** Not on shelf yet, please ask for assistance
 
Beer Note: Don't forget all beer we carry is available by the case so if you're having a party, barbecue, or just want to take advantage of the over 15% case discount just ask the cashier for assistance.
 
Spirit of the Week - Duck, Duck, Goose
Grey Goose 
Grey Goose Vodka 750ml
French vodka distilled from wheat
Regular Price $34.99, Special Price $29.99
 
Most of you know all about Grey Goose vodka, one of the finest vodkas made. We're offering all flavors - Regular, L'Orange, and Citron - at the low, low price of $29.99 - take that Kappy's!! 
 
I'll let you in on a little trade secret. Spirit pricing is driven by volume so unless I'm willing to buy a pallet of Grey Goose, Kappy's is going to clean my clock on pricing. Often times my cost is higher than what Kappy's retails a product for! I do my best to keep my prices as low as reasonably possible.   
 
But, enough of my whining! As I always say to my employees, it's all about the customer. It's my pleasure to offer Grey Goose at this price. What can I say, I'm just a giver!!
 
Thank you for your patronage.
 
Sincerely,
Chris Benoit
The Spirited Gourmet

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